Gary Valenciano starts the new year with a huge bang, the same way he ended the year that was via a most remarkable concert called “Gary V: Live At 25” at the Araneta Coliseum. The acclaimed musical event will hold a much requested repeat on Feb. 20 also in the same venue.
Because everyoe just can’t stop raving and ranting about the excellence of this production, it has got those who failed to catch this particular outing vowing they are not going to miss it the second time around. And the more exciting part is that, even those who have seen the show last November are still as excited to watch the show again.
Some dub it “as the greatest Gary V. performance they have ever witnessed.” Truth to tell, “Gary V: Live At 25” has actually eclipsed all other shows mounted in the same venue last year earning raves and raves from critics and audience alike. There has been a shower of superlatives relating to the magnificence of the show in the reviews that followed soon after the awesome concert. It drew many celebrity-fans like Kuya Germs, Sharon Cuneta and Senator Kiko Pangilinan, Sam Milby, KC Concepcion, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Anthony Pangilinan and Maricel Laxa, Ryan Eigenmann, Iza Calzado, Christian Bautista, Toni Gonzaga, Paul Soriano, Mark Bautista, Freddie Santos, Donita Rose and husband Eric Villarama, Pinky Webb, Rica Peralejos, Maricris Bermont-Garcia, Ricco and Tinna Ocampo, Rajo Laurel, Tim Yap, Tessa Prieto-Valdez, Phoemela Barranda, Louie and Jojo Ocampo, the Penthouse Gang, Tats Faustino, Ely Buendia, Maja Salvador, among many others.
The stage astounded everyone to begin with. The play of the videos and their outstanding synchronicity, the special guests and their production numbers, the repertoire, the stage direction by Rowell Santiago, the over-all genius of Gary V who was the artistic director of the entire show. “Gary V. Live At 25” proved to be a congruence of excellence from all directions. You shall bear witness (again) to the repeat of this magnificent production on Feb. 20.
His guests are Jericho Rosales, Rachel Anne Go, Laarni Lozada, Sugarfree, Itchyworms, Salamin, Gloc-9, Brigada, Manoeuvres, G Force, Philippine All Stars, Paolo, Gabriel and Kiana Valenciano, Powerplay and Karylle. Mico Aytona will be the opening act.
“Gary V: Live At 25” is directed by Rowell Santiago with musical director Mon Faustino, and concept and artistic direction by Gary Valenciano. It is a production of GV Productions, Inc and Manila Genesis Entertainment for the benefit of the Shining Light Foundation which has 36 scholars, supports diabetics and medical cases, as well as churches, ministries and various NGOs. Special thanks to Globe, Nokia, ABSCBN, ASAP 09, MYX, Businessworld, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Jam 88.3, Wave 89.I, Magic 89.9, RX 93.I, 99.5 RT, Yes FM, I0I.9 For Life, I05.I Crossover, DZMM, Edge Radio, Alaska, Goldilocks, Sunsilk, Universal Records, Bacchus, Star Records, Regal Entertainment, E-aji, Soundcheck, Studio V, Videosonic, Essensuals Toni & Guy, Refill, and Araneta Center.
For tickets, call Genesis at 7214405 local 201/ 7214406, Studio V at 72646I4 and Ticketnet at 9115555 or log on to www.garyv.com; www.manilagenesis.com; www.ticketnet.com.ph and share.ovi.com/garyv for the digital diary of Gary V.
